From Pandemic Pressures to Prioritising Play

Since the pandemic, families all around the world have experienced a shift in their day-to-day routines. Parents especially are seeking better life balance after suffering increased work and financial pressures, pushing us to realign our values and bring the focus back to home and family.

More than ever, parents are seeking ways to enjoy time with their children, while also carving out that all important self-care time for themselves. With the busy schedules of parents and children alike already pushed to capacity, families are seeking quality play and learning from this precious recreation time. High quality products like CONNETIX are proving to be the perfect solution, inspiring connection, learning, self-care and PLAY!

More and more research supporting the importance of play is appearing and becoming recognised globally. Parents are seeking out ways to connect with their children, while nurturing their development, and this research tells us that play is the way! Children’s brains create new synapses faster when learning through play, and providing quality, open ended toys and activities stimulates this. As a STEAM certified toy, CONNETIX engages children of all ages in play-based learning. Simply by playing with CONNETIX, children experience STEAM learning whilst developing their imaginations and creativity.

YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO PLAY

The benefits aren’t just for children either. As an open-ended toy, CONNETIX transcends ability barriers, adapting to the needs and interests of the user. Meaning adults can enjoy playing together with their children…or even on their own #adultswhoconnetix! The term ‘Kiddulting’ has been coined in recent years, with the spirit of play being embraced by adults looking to destress and embrace their inner child. Whether constructing buildings, experimenting with colour, designing mandalas or creating ball runs, CONNETIX offers something for all ages. 

An Australian brand that launched in 2019, CONNETIX has quickly become a global leader, with over 800 retailers in 62 countries. Family friends and parents, Brea and Dave, are a dynamic business duo with shared passion for quality open-ended toys that promote STEAM learning. Combining their expertise as a masters qualified educator and entrepreneur they brought to market CONNETIX – a high-quality product that appeals to BOTH children and adults alike.

With a unique design that is yet to be matched in terms of aesthetics and functionality, CONNETIX include exclusive features that extend the appeal of magnetic tile play. The signature bevel design and strong magnets offer a more durable, lighter, clearer magnetic tile that is free from bracing. This allows for bigger builds PLUS greater play possibilities – check out #connetixtiles on Instagram to see the limitless play and learning CONNETIX inspires! 

COMBINING QUALITY TIME AND SELF-CARE

The trending rise of play in the home isn’t just about children. Adults are also rediscovering play as a form of self-care. Offering an additional aesthetic advantage, CONNETIX is the perfect toy to provide adults with a creative outlet helping to improve mindfulness, skill development alongside mental stimulation. Adults who engage in play have the potential to even improve social skills, heal emotional wounds, boost energy and vitality, increase resistance to disease and even temporarily relieve pain!

The good news for parents – you can access these benefits WHILE experiencing quality time with your children. CONNETIX are the perfect toy for engaging in intergenerational play, and a little play goes a long way! Parents who play with their children experience greater levels of the happy hormone, oxytocin, and strengthen the bond with their child, helping to ward off stress and depression. Not to mention your child benefits from increased self-esteem, trust, social skill building and self-control, while learning from role modelled behaviours, new challenges and more.

QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR QUALITY PLAY

This surging interest from adults has increased demand for toys that are high-quality, ethical, sustainable and long-lasting. CONNETIX are internationally safety approved, made using non-toxic materials, and include additional features such as ultrasonic welding and metal rivets to make magnetic tile play safer for little hands.  

When it comes to investing in a quality toy, parents can take comfort in knowing that through CONNETIX play they are providing the gift of connection whilst fostering enriched learning experiences. Able to grow and adapt with children, CONNETIX bring families together, becoming a treasured toy to be enjoyed for generations.

As the saying goes – “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing”. 

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